A Tip . . . About the Tip
At a Glance: Tipping is an optional but common way to thank your Arizona…Read more
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Hot Weather Tips
At a Glance: Staying cool in the summer heat is easy – just take…Read more
Can I Fish In The Grand Canyon?
At a Glance: You’ll mainly be fishing for trout in the Colorado River. Any…Read more
Where Do I Sit?
At a Glance: Seating on an Arizona River Runners S-Rig is unassigned and designed…Read more
How to Charge Your Phone on a Grand Canyon River Trip
At a Glance: You can keep your devices charged on your river trip by…Read more
Should I Get Trip Insurance? (Yes!)
At a Glance: You should purchase travel insurance to protect your investment from unforeseen…Read more
Cold Weather Tips
At a Glance: For early or late-season river trips, avoid cotton and use synthetic…Read more
How to Bathe on a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
At a Glance: Bathing on a Grand Canyon rafting trip can be tricky due…Read more
BYOB: Alcohol on a River Trip
At a Glance: Arizona River Runners does not provide or sell alcohol, so guests…Read more
Leave No Trace: Protecting the Grand Canyon’s Natural Beauty
Leave No Trace (LNT) is a critically important part of traveling in the Grand…Read more
How to be River Ready
Here are a few general tips to help you be prepared and “river-ready.” Please…Read more
Why a Multi-Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Beats a One-Day Visit
Arizona River Runners loves the chance to share the effects that the nearly inaccessible…Read more
How to Enjoy Your Trip to the Fullest
For most, rafting the Grand Canyon is a long-awaited adventure and bucket list item….Read more
Are Hiking Poles Necessary on a Grand Canyon River Trip?
Hiking poles are popular among hikers these days, especially in canyon country, but they…Read more
Stars and Planets and Galaxies, Oh My!
The night sky at the Grand Canyon is not something that you will often…Read more
Adventurous and Exciting, but Not Luxury and Gourmet
I’m just gonna go ahead and say it … a whitewater rafting trip in…Read more
Tips for Rafting with Kids
The Grand Canyon is a great place to connect with your kids away from…Read more
“Let Go or Be Dragged”
My mother-in-law has a magnet on her fridge that says “Let go or be…Read more